India - Kanha National Park December 2010
Indian Roller

The "Roller"moniker apparently comes from the acrobatic display of the male bird, with the twists and turns involved giving this species its English name. Unfortunately, the breeding season starts around March and I did not witness this display. However, I did see a number of these birds and the colours are spectacular close up.

Indian Roller

The "Roller"moniker apparently comes from the acrobatic display of the male bird, with the twists and turns involved giving this species its English name. Unfortunately, the breeding season starts around March and I did not witness this display. However, I did see a number of these birds and the colours are spectacular close up.